Musically Hampered

The response to my last post was phenomenal - and on a side note: if you keep attaching your name to your responses 'Klueless Kamel' then you don't need a number. And I need to say this - My iPod is ruining my creativity (or at least thats my new excuse) - during my walks to work I now have music blasting into my head and cannot concentrate on the next part of the story. But thats something I'm going to learn to deal with. I mean, I can write this with my music blasting.

'My World' news:

Thursday (Forgotten): I forgot to mention that I ran into a guy from high school, RP. I run into him on a semi-regular basis so he may become a recurring character.

Friday (): Worked. Got Comics (7/8). Went to 'Sanity' in Melbourne Central to try and find a VAST CD (I've been looking for this forever - I want a CD with both 'Touched' and 'Free' on it). Met with failure. Watched 'Sorority Boys'.

Saturday (): Worked. Ran - with iPod - didn't go much faster, but did manage to do some damage to my left 'big' toe. Don't think I need to go into specifics but I won't run too soon (a week or two at best).

Sunday (): Watched Arsenal vs Everton (on TV! yay!), final score: 1:1 draw (Tim Cahill scored in the 11th minute and Robin van Persie scored in the 71st). Watched 'Who is Cletis Tout'. Worked.

Monday (yesterday): Worked. Went looking for the one comic I forgot to pick up on Friday - success. Got 'Trials of Shazam #3'. Got more CDs ('Chilled in the Sun' - compilation, 'When it All Falls' - Zero 7, and 'Supernatural' - Santana).

Tuesday (Today): Not much going on (Its my day off). currently its 11:18am and I got up an hour and a half ago. I'll probably watch 'The Machinist' today and go and get some more movies.

Wednesday (Back to the Future): Going to pick up my 'Eldar Army' and codex. AND this week I get the day off - yay!

Final Thought: I have the next part of the story in my head - I just don't know how to get there, and I can't really ask for suggestions because I don't want anyone knowing what this part is until its written (though some speculation in the response section may actually help me out - or may appear later in the story).

Anonymous

I believe that music should instill emotion. I was thinking about this today and how I relate music to times in my life or people I know (times - REMs 'Everybody Hurts' when I got my exam results (I failed a subject), people Blur introduced me to Air and Phoenix). Most of my music collection has been acknowledged in this blog, so some of you would know the styles of music I listen to. I don't like the terminology of music simply because people can use 'pop' as a cover-all for just about everything or they can get ultra-specific about it (generally describing what they listen to). I like to think that I generally LIKE music (as a whole), this of course isn't true as I have no appreciation of rap music, its just when people pigeonhole it and don't see it as a whole that annoys me. And now I'm ranting - well I'm sure you get the point so I'll get on with this.....


On to 'My World' News:

Wednesday (yesterday): Arsenal defeated West Brom 0-2 (Arsenal was playing away) in the Carling Cup and move into the final 16. I went to work just after the second half started and missed Arsenal's second goal by less than a minute (Jeremie Aliadiere scored both goals). At work a manager said something along the lines of me being obnoxious and loud. My response - 'I'm not loud' - it wasn't until after I said it that I realised I was saying that I am obnoxious (or at least not denying it). Went looking for comics - the comic shop (employees) didn't know when they were coming in. Got some CDs (Jeff Buckley - Mystery White Boy, Nirvana - (self titled I think), Air - The Virgin Suicides (soundtrack)). Hired movies out - Sorority Boys, Criminal, Who is Cletis Tout, and The Machinist.

Thursday (today): Bought myself an iPod (nano) 4Gb. Watched 'Trust the Man'. Watched 'Criminal'.

Reviews:
Trust the Man:
I couldn't get into this film. When I see a film I want to be enthralled - to be thinking only of what is happening on screen and how it relates to the story so far and the consequences to whats still to come. I didn't get this here. Generally, if I look at my watch it's a bad sign, I did that about five or six times. 2/5.

Final Thought: I don't like people not signing their comments (apparently I don't like a lot of things today) - I would appreciate it if any readers who wish to post a comment sign it. i can understand that not everyone is willing to sign their comments but I want to understand how many anonomi (that is not a word - you don't need to comment on it) there are so if you do want to stay anonymous use a number - and continue to use that number in any other responses you have so that I can understand who (compared to other anonymous writers) I'm responding to.

The darkest night before the morning star

Yes I was wrong about 'Boytown' being the best Australian comedy in years - I completely forgot about 'Kenny.' But I can say, without doubt, that 'Boytown' is the greatest Australian comedy since 'Kenny', hell, its the best Australian FILM since 'Kenny' (I don't know when 'Macbeth' came out but 'Boytown' is clearly a class above).

'My World' News:

Thursday (memory): After seeing 'Children of Men' and on my way back to the station I had to, yet again, run for my train. This time though I wasn't wearing thongs, I had sneakers and a long black greatcoat flowing behind me. I made my train.

Monday (result): Arsenal defeated Reading 0-4 (Arsenal was the away team). I worked.

Tuesday (24/10): I watched 'Harry Potter 3' (I can't remember the name of it - it had a fiery cup).

Wednesday (today): Now: West Brom vs Arsenal in the Carling Cup competition (I believe it is the first round). Later: Work. Will try to get comics, if I can't (and maybe if I can) I'll get CDs instead.

Story: Recap:

(This is the original opening)
They say that when Lord Ormand created the witchhunter fellowship it consisted solely of himself and his three sons. Other sources doubt this, they say that they weren't his sons and they just took his name, that there were four sons of Ormand, or even that they were all his daughters. From then on, to gain entry into the 'Cult of Ormand' one must either be a direct descendent of one of these primogenitors or marry one of the descendents. From its origin of four men in France it has now become a worldwide underempire. The only people who know of the cult are either in it or are conspiracy theorists. The cult now is less involved with stopping witches and fighting off demons, there are specially trained members for that and the cult is just too big for everyone to be doing that. Now there is research into the occult, in order to increase the power of those directly facing the enemies of the cult and to help those not involved with fighting to defend themselves if attacked magically, there is a small publishing group who, using the occult research, sends out copies of beneficial magics to all cult members and printed the defensive spellbook that every member gets when they turn eighteen and officially enter the cult. I happened to have lost my copy and now require a new one which is why I am returning to the 'head office' in France.


(This is the new opening - Anna is now going to get her book)
They say that when Lord Ormand created the witchhunter fellowship it consisted solely of himself and his three sons. Other sources doubt this, they say that they weren't his sons and they just took his name, that there were four sons of Ormand, or even that they were all his daughters. From then on, to gain entry into the 'Cult of Ormand' one must either be a direct descendent of one of these primogenitors or marry one of the descendents. From its origin of four men in France it has now become a worldwide underempire. The only people who know of the cult are either in it or are conspiracy theorists. The cult now is less involved with stopping witches and fighting off demons, there are specially trained members for that and the cult is just too big for everyone to be doing that. Now there is research into the occult, in order to increase the power of those directly facing the enemies of the cult and to help those not involved with fighting to defend themselves if attacked magically, there is a small publishing group who, using the occult research, hands out copies of beneficial magics to all cult members and printed the defensive spellbook that every member gets when they turn eighteen and officially enter the cult. I happened to have just turned eighteen and now require a copy; this is why I am approaching the 'head office' in France.

She was finally here. It took me ages to realise what I needed to find to fix what I had done but she was the start, she would help me complete my mission. It was only three months ago that I found out what was necessary in order for me to reattain my humanity and atone for my sins. Everyone returns here, I now need to get her alone so that I can speak to her privately, but how? The library is full of golems all listening for their master, anywhere else in the house would be dangerous for me to be seen in, she'd never enter my tunnels and the warroom is a secret that I have managed to keep for centuries. But I suppose that is not important yet, first is meeting her.

The taboo on in house magics was only lifted a few months ago and it lead to an increase in my power so easily that soon I will be master of the house regardless of the proper procedures. My golems are gathering the information I need from the library and soon I'll figure out what I need to complete my research and accede leadership. No one will oppose me.

"Marcus come here." I called to one of my pupils, an unwashed miscreant who I would be happier without.
He knelt in servitude before responding to my demands "Yes Master, what is it you require?"
"This," a book, "must be put in the library.."
"But, wouldn't you be..." He cut me off, then I did the same to him.
"This must be put in the library, and the golems cannot see me do it. It would be highly suspicious behaviour." I rage at him, speaking to me out of turn, such a fool. I continue, "It must be placed on the front desk with a random assortment of books. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I will do as you ask." He submits fully.
"May I ask why I'm doing this?" Insolent fool.
"No, just ensure it gets done."

After a long flight the hour it took to get to the House felt like nothing. I am excited, this is my first trip outside of America and I can't stop smiling. I arrive at the main building at just after four in the afternoon and can't help but stop and look at it. The brick walls peeking through a sea of ivy three storeys tall, and the walls seeming to extend beyond the horizon. To say looking at this house I felt small was an understatement, I felt unnecessary, like a single leaf of ivy noone would notice if it wasn't still there. Stop thinking, just go in and get the book. The foyer of the house is as impressive as the outside but I have a purpose, so I go to what appears to be a front desk to announce myself.
"Hello, I'm here to...." Trepidation echoed in my words.
"Name?" The clerk cuts me off.
"Anna Carres. I'm here to...." get cut off apparently.
"Take a seat and I'll get someone for you."
"But you don't even know why...."
"The Book." It appears she does know.
I slink away from the desk and slump myself into a chair. I don't know how long I waited but I must have fallen asleep.
"Anna?" I wake to a question from a tall gentleman with long flowing white hair, though he couldn't be more than forty.
"Um, yes that's me" I answer sleepily.
"Good. I am Henry Smith. Please follow me."
He walks away with pace and power in a long dark coat that hides his gaunt figure. I am still sleepy and forget to follow him and need to run to catch him.
"So, where are we going?" I ask so I don't have to endure an uncomfortable silence.
"The Library"

I can see them as they enter the library. They're talking to each other but I'm too far away to hear. The golems patrolling the library - half guard, half librarian - may see me if I try to get closer, and that would make it difficult for me to remain in the house.
The man spots a pile of books on the front desk and appears about to fly into a rage, he maintains his composure, though I have never seen him that close to losing control. He motions to one of the golems to come to him and hands it the stack of books. No, wait, all but one of the books. He takes one of the books, a magic book - the circle and pentagon on the cover indicate it as one of the house books yet the black cover and gold trimmings make it appear more important than the average handbook, I must have it - and puts it behind the front desk. And takes the girl further into the library. He takes one of the books off the shelf and gives it to her, a standard brown house text. She is not sure what to make of it and he smiles like the devil appearing to try and convince her it's all good. She appears to be repulsed by him, maybe she is the one to help me. This could be a fortunate coincidence, but I must move fast before she is corrupted into believing the lies in this house.
I move tonight. I cannot wait.

I bring her into the library so that we can have some private conversation, the golems can't actually hear anything. 'This house is not entirely what it seems.' I pick up some books that have been left on the front desk.
'What do you mean?' i hand most of the books to one of the passing golems.
'I mean that some people have hidden agendas, and that some people are not entirely human.'
'What?'
'The magic. It changes things. Any spell-casting can cause....' What's the word..... 'Corruption. Please hear me out, Every being begins life with a conscience, this is the voice within, defining right and wrong. For those who have a more spiritual leaning this would be the voice of the soul. The magic changes this. With every spell cast the voice is diminished - until one day it can no longer be heard. Then right and wrong have no meaning, everything and anything can be done by those without conscience.'
'So what you're saying is if I cast a spell - any spell - I would lose my soul?'
'Not entirely, but yes, that's exactly what I am saying.' I put the one remaining book behind the front desk.
'But what of those without souls?'
'They become the other - this world has monsters. That was why this house was created in the first place. Vampires, Zombies, Demons and others - we aren't sure of what specifically happens but it isn't good. Some say there are ways of retrieving a lost conscience, but they are generally at a cost of countless other souls.
'It is not something worth thinking about. Though do not forget it.'
'So what happens now?'
'I am to teach you magic.'
'But...'
'That doesn't mean you have to practice it.' I take a book off the shelf and hand it to her.
'That is now your's. A spellbook containing all the knowledge of the house that is appropriate for one starting out.'
'So nothing that will erode my soul?'
'It all does, these just won't destroy the world if you say something wrong.'

Final Thought: I just put my story into a word document - 3 pages - yay!

Wasting Time

I can't think - too much caffiene and chocolate - maybe I need more sleep.

'My World' News:

Friday (20/10): Worked. Saw 'Crank' with K-Man. Got more CDs (the Cruel Sea - the Honeymoon is Over, Phoenix - United). Got one more comic (Cable/Deadpool) because I forgot to pick it up yesterday (even though it is the best comic ever).

Saturday (): Worked, and not much else - K-Man hired out some DVDs - I might watch some of them.

Sunday (): Worked - much easier than last week. Watched 'Ultraviolet' with Milla Jovovich - it wasn't even close to good.

Monday (Carpe Diem): Currently Reading vs Arsenal (current score: 0-1 37mins into the first half). Will be working later.

Reviews:
Boytown:
Enjoyable Australian comedy. Probably the best Aussie comedy done in recent years. 3/5.

Children of Men:
Fucking Awesome. Relatively slow start (even with a big explosion) that picks up about half-an-hour in and doesn't stop. 5/5.

Crank:
Action Packed, and light on story - in a nutshell the greatest guy movie ever. 4/5. (can't put it on the same level as 'Children of Men')

Story: (I don't know where we're up to so I'll just pick up what I remember)

I bring her into the library so that we canhave some private conversation, the golems can't actually hear anything. 'This house is not entirely what it seems.' I pick up some books that have been left on the front desk.
'What do you mean?' i hand most of the books to one of the passing golems.
'I mean that some people have hidden agendas, and that some people are not entirely human.'
'What?'
'The magic. It changes things. Any spell-casting can cause....' What's the word..... 'Corruption. Please hear me out, Every being begins life with a conscience, this is the voice within, defining right and wrong. For those who have a more spiritual leaning this would be the voice of the soul. The magic changes this. With every spell cast the voice is diminished - until one day it can no longer be heard. Then right and wrong have no meaning, everything and anything can be done by those without conscience.'
'So what you're saying is if I cast a spell - any spell - I would lose my soul?'
'Not entirely, but yes, thats exactly what I am saying.' I put the one remaining book behind the front desk.
'But what of those without souls?'
'They become the other - this world has monsters. That was why this house was created in the first place. Vampires, Zombies, Demons and others - we aren't sure of what specifically happens but it isn't good. Some say there are ways of retrieving a lost conscience, but they are generally at a cost of countless other souls.
'It is not something worth thinking about. Though do not forget it.'
'So what happens now?'
'I am to teach you magic.'
'But...'
'That doesn't mean you have to practice it.' I take a book off the shelf and hand it to her.
'That is now your's. A spellbook containing all the knowledge of the house that is appropriate for one starting out.'
'So nothing that will erode my soul?'
'It all does, these just won't destroy the world if you say something wrong.'

Final thought: Maybe I can think...... mmmmmm...... Milo.......

Is it just me or has the world gone crazy?

I like crazy people - there the only ones you can trust to be truly predictable.

Now for what you've all been waiting for, 'My World' News:

Wednesday (18/10): My previous post was before I started work on Wednesday - here is trhe rest of what went on. I worked - kinda obvious that one. I went into the city to GW (games workshop) and pre-ordered myself an Eldar Army Box (its the only way you can get one), an Eldar Codex (if I didn't I may have to wait a while for this one), and a Farseer box set (limited release). I Bought 2 more CDs (Chris Isaac - Best of, Air - Premiers Symptomes) on the way to find out how delayed the comics were going to be. Turns out they weren't, the comics got in on time (thanks to an extra flight from LA) and that shocked me. Why? I hear you ask - because I knew that if they were coming in today they would be there after I left the comic shop (I had a two hour metcard and it expired at 4pm and the comics usually got on shelf at around 4.30/5pm on the day they came in). I decided to go home and wait for tomorrow (or is that today?)

Thursday (tomorrow/today): i went out at 10am to get my comics - success (7 comics) I continued on and went to the cinema to see 'Boytown' at 11am. When I got to the Jam Factory I got 2 more CDs before the film (Audioslave - Self Titled, Barenaked Ladies - Disc One 1991 - 2001). Later I will be seeing 'Children of Men' (I think thats the title) with Blur.

Final Thought: One of the comics I picked up today was 'Amazing Spider-Girl', is it strange for me to be reading this title when I have only ever read one issue of Spider-Man? Wow, just over 36 hours between posts - that must be some kind of record for me.

And for all I've done right I've never gotten credit

Timing is everything. I'm sure this will be as important in the future as it is now. At the moment my timing is off. And you'll find out why when you hear/read the news. Sorry, I'm too depressed at the moment to continue ranting.

'My World' News:
Thursday (Supplementary): When I went and saw the film ('The Departed') I was wearing thongs. This isn't a regular thing for me and there is good reason. I got two blisters on my feet from the experience - one on each foot, between my big toe and the one next to it. These were rather painful and are my excuse for not running this week.

Sunday (15/10): Arsenal defeated Watford 3-0. I went and worked today (total sleep: 3 hours) and spent 5 hours doing stocktake.

Monday (): Worked again. After work went and bought a CD ('Garden State' Soundtrack) and sandals - no more thongs for me.

Tuesday (): Went and saw 'The Departed' with my mum. Bought myself 2 more CDs (Garbage - Garbage, Richard Ashcroft - Alone with Everybody), and a manga (Priest 5 - its american, is that still a manga?). I found out that if I want to get an Eldar army box I will need to preorder one, hmmm.....

Wednesday (18/10): Found out that CSKA Moscow vs Arsenal was on about 2 hours earlier than I thought - this means I missed the whole thing. (CSKA won 1-0). I have to leave for work in about 1 hour and the funny thing is, If the game was on at the time I expected it to be I would miss the second half and not know the final result for about 6/7 hours, and yet now I know the result and I would rather not know it. (depressed)

Final Thought: Time flies, so make sure your watch is set and your appointments don't move unexpectedly. (sorry about the lack of story)

For all the things I've done wrong there has always been someone else to blame

I talk a lot about music at work. This can be attributed to a few things - 1. we have a PA system that pumps out music all day long, - 2. Most people I talk to at work are my age and don't have really serious issues to talk about, - 3. I only recently started work there and it is a generally safe topic when scouting people out (along with movies, books and sport - everyone has an opinion but it doesn't give away any details about life). This has shown me less information than casual observations. Seeing some of my colleagues actions and casual clothing leads to a faster (and easier) assumption of character - I'll give you an example, one of my workmates (female) has a 'Full-Metal Alchemist' jumper - this leads me to assume that she likes anime, she also drinks a lot of red-eye - this leads me to assume that she runs on caffiene. These may be small observations but how easy is it to tell a caffiene addict (I use the term addict rather loosely) or an anime fan from infrequent chatter? Watch people - you learn more.

Making the headlines tonight on 'My World' News:

Tuesday (X): Movie 'X' was meant to say 'Unleashed' but I was lazy

Wednesday (Y): Because I couldn't get comics I got some CDs instead. Ben Harper (and the Innocent Criminals) Live From Mars, Ben Folds F/Live (the F in five is upside down to look like an L), and Fiona Apple Tidal.

Thursday (Back on Track): Watched remainder of Gerry - damn fine film. Watched Doom - can't say it was as good. Went and saw 'The Departed' with Blur, CONs (a triumverate of women that work with Blur - with names beginning with C, O and N - this will now be used as a reference to any of the people Blur works with that I do not know - and do not think will feature a whole lot), and C's (of CONs) boyfriend. Review later in post.

Friday (the 13th): Worked - six hours - music was surprisingly good during my shift. Got two free movie tickets - because I am awesome at my job. After work went and saw 'The Covenant' - should have seen 'The Departed' again instead, this film I saw alone.

Saturday (Zzzzzz): Worked again - was told by Belerephon (a workmate) that my 4-7-11 report (review for new job peoples at certain weekly intervals - the 4th, the seventh and I'll let you guess the last one) was the best he's ever seen - also said that I could get a direct promotion to second in command in my department (Up the ziggurat, lickety split - as they say). Also my boss wants me to go full time on my four days and help out in the deli after my main work is done - he also wants me in on Wednesdays during the next two weeks (he is on holiday and does my work when I'm not there). Got home and slept all afternoon so I can watch the Arsenal vs Watford match starting at 11:55pm.

Tuesday (looking forward to it): At the moment I am pencilled in to see 'The Departed' again with my Mum.

Reviews:

The Departed:
Fucking Awesome. Runnign for 2:30 hours (or close to) I thought it was just a little bit long, but everything else was gold. Alec Baldwin was hilarious every time he was on screen and Mark Wahlberg (sic?) was also outstanding. I liked the seperation of the two leads and the unlikely situation they find themselves in. I loved this film. 5/5.

The Covenant:
Fucking Shite. To sum it up: I fell asleep it was so boring. There are no known actors in this film (who would put their name on something so bad), the storyline is simple and painfully slow. It starts with the idea that there were 5 pagan magical families in a town and that these are the descendents - they have obvious power and they know it - four of them know each other and the other line is supposed to have died out - kinda easy to figure out from there. There is absolutely no character development in the story, everyone who gets any significant screen time is an angsty teenager and not-a-one of them can act (their range goes from looking grumpy to looking unhappy). This film should have only gotten a direct to video release. 1/5 (I can't give it zero, it just feels wrong).

Final Thought: FOOTBAL!!!!!!!!!!!! Arsenal vs Watford starts in 10 minutes. Will probably edit this later this morning with the result (and maybe some more story - just don't hold your breath).

Surround an angel with men and he looks like a god.

I feel I need to post at least twice a week (at least). It means I don't forget too much of what goes on and you can get regular updates - which is important for everyone visiting the site.

'My World' News:

Sunday (Redone): Before work I kinda slept through my alarm. I got up about 20 minutes before I needed to be there, fortunately my Dad was up (he woke me up), and he drove me there (It would have taken 40 minutes to walk) and I was only 1 minute late (generally I'm 20 minutes early and get to sit and read before work). I didn't watch 'Logan's Run' after work - I couldn't be bothered.

Monday (Reducks): I worked again. The display was all redone (if you don't know I work in the meat department at a supermarket) and everything was moved, so after I just learnt where everything goes they change it all on me. Bastards. Ran into K-Man at Windsor station - we were both getting off the train so we walked together. I got my comics (5 of them) and we went to some op-shops so he could look for some punk gear. I also got myself a briefcase - Its a metal deely with a locking mechanism, 2x 3 digit codes for opening it, one on each side of the handle and they are operated independently - so you can open one lock without opening the other. I left him at Prahran station - I went home, he went towards the city.

Tuesday (Redo-over...something): I returned my movies and replaced them - Doom, Gerry, Office Space, and X. Talked to a girl I hadn't seen since primary school (K-Man has been in contact with her). Watched Office Space and half of Gerry (I will watch the rest, it won't become another 'Logan's Run'). Got a call from work asking me to come in on Wednesday, guess what.....

Wednesday (Red): Worked, for 8 hours on my day off (least that means I'll get some more money). It is so tiring, tomorrow I sleep. Tried to get some comics, but wouldn't you know it, delayed in LA again.

Thursday (Required): Will go and see 'The Departed' with Blur.


Now, need sleep............ or maybe I'll finish watching Gerry. Hmmm......

Surround a man with angels and he looks like the Devil.

I have been inspired. I've been listening to 'I am an Illusion' by Rob Thomas and it lead me to thinking theologically about ghosts and souls and minds and now I want to write something that exists without words (sounds rather strange that one), a film where the actor(s) do not talk and it all takes place in the mind of the main character, but we (the audience doesn't know that) and all the other characters are just ghosts and images and the only conversation in the entire piece is done over a computer - and obviously you can't speak with anyone 'outside' when the setting is inside the mind so this 'voice' must be like a soul or concience trying to manipulate/direct the main character down some path. The whole film would be set in an apartment - with no exits and very little furniture and no kitchen, the mind doesn't 'eat'. It would start as if he's (the main character must be a man as I imagine it being my head) new to this place - waking up in a strange new world next to a woman in bed (not remembering the night before) he gets up out of bed and the first thing he does is go to the bathroom, when he gets back she is gone from the apartment (we never see her face). And blah, blah blah, etc, etc. It continues. Sorry for so much ranting, I'll get on with more important things now.

'My World' News:

Monday (2/10: Again): One of my workmates (now known as Thor) said that I should do full (8 hour) shifts, just so he had someone to talk to.

Wednesday (4/10: Again, again): Got movies - Looney Tunes - Back in Action, Logan's Run, The Big Lebowski and Sky High. Failed to get comics (more delays). Bought CD's - Foo Fighters 'In Your Honor', Oasis' '(What's the Story) Morning Glory' and Marvin Gaye's 'The Collection'. Watched Sky High.

Thursday (): Got a call from work asking me to do a full shift on Friday and Saturday.....hmmm. Watched Looney Tunes and The Big Lebowski.

Friday (): Full work shift (it is usually 6 hours today it was 8). Looked again for comics: - FAILURE (delayed 'til Monday... If I'm lucky). Fell asleep watching Logan's Run - will try again later.

Saturday (): Full work shift. Got a lift home from Saturn (another workmate). Failed to run - don't know whether I'm sad or relieved.

Sunday (day of rest): Regular working hours. Will try to watch Logan's Run after posting this.

Final Thought: How often should people get Deja Vu? Because it seems to me I get it an awful lot, but its never anything that I HAVE done before (I think), when I do feel Deja Vu I think that maybe I dreamed whatever happens happens (you know what I mean?). I got it on Friday when I put a cucumber back on the shelf (I also got it at University when I got handed a yellow piece of paper). It is a very strange sensation. Totally unlike Vuja De (the feeling that what is happening has never happened before) - which I have never felt.

Life is a Terminal Condition

I have come to the conclusion that I don't like runnung. I struggle to force myself to do it once a week and so it's highly doubtful that it will increase from that level of intensity. But that may or may not change. I'm unpredictable in that way.

Anyways, time for my favourite segment 'My World' News:

Sunday (1/10): Worked. Went looking for comics again (they were meant to be in on Saturday) - failed to get any as they were delayed again (they said Monday this time). Went and bought myself some CD's - Rob Thomas' ...Something To Be, and Seal's Best | 1991 - 2004 (he's married to Heidi Klum). The gift I got K-Man was a shitload of Warhammer Fantasy models - All the models in the 'Battle for Skull Pass' Box set, plus all the orc models I had (I never used them, they're still unpainted).

Monday (2/10): Worked. Bought comics (they came in, yay) got nine in all and a Wizard Magazine. Total delay: 5 days. Next shipment - with luck - will come in on Wednesday, I'll get them on Thursday most likely.

Tuesday (3/10): Day off (yay). Watched 'Hotel Rwanda' - awesome film. Mum finally called Foxtel to chase up a lost magazine (Dad threw out our foxtel magazine) after I suggested she look through the old magazine for a phone number or email address - they're sending us a new one - then mum spent about ten or fifteen minutes getting conned into a digital subscription. We're supposedly getting that on the 10th.

Wednesday (Now and Again): Watched 'O Brother' again, took movies back and got myself an Empire Magazine. Am kinda confused about what day it is (When I started writing this I thought it was Tuesday).


Story: Part 5 (or something like that)

(this preceeds the previous story post)
"Marcus come here" I called to one of my pupils.
"Yes master, what is it that you require?" He is an unwashed miscreant, I will be happy when he is no longer associated with me.
"This," a book, "must be put in the library.."
"But, wouldn't you be..." He cut me off, then I did the same to him.
"This must be put in the library, and the golems cannot see me do it. It would be highly suspicious behaviour." I rage at him, speaking to me out of turn, such a fool. I continue, "It must be placed on the front desk with a random assortment of books. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I will do as you ask." He submits fully.
"May I ask why I'm doing this?" Insolent fool.
"No, just ensure it gets done."

(This bit occurs after all previously written fragments)
I can see them as they enter the library. They're talking to each other but I'm too far away to hear. The golems patrolling the library - half guard, half librarian - may see me if I try to get closer, and that would make it difficult for me to remain in the house.
The man spots a pile of books on the front desk and appears about to fly into a rage, he maintains his composure, though I have never seen him that close to losing control. He motions to one of the golems to come to him and hands it the stack of books. No, wait, all but one of the books. He takes one of the books, a magic book - the circle and pentagon on the cover indicate it as one of the house books yet the black cover and gold trimmings make it appear more important than the average handbook, I must have it - and puts it behind the front desk. And takes the girl further into the library. He takes one of the books off the shelf and gives it to her, a standard brown house text. She is not sure what to make of it and he smiles like the devil appearing to try and convince her it's all good. She appears to be repulsed by him, maybe she is the one to help me. This could be a fortunate coincidence, but I must move fast before she is corrupted into believing the lies in this house.
I move tonight. I cannot wait.


Final Thought: The only reason I haven't seen D.O.A. in cinema is that I would feel wrong admitting to having seen it here. Is that as wrong admitting that as seeing the film (and admitting it) would be? I don't know, this may not even make sense. Oh well, thats it for now.